March 08

Dave Broach carries out the R.C.D. inpection and passes The Maisibert.

March 08

Over the Easter weekend John and Sue from the Boats and Canals Forum join us for a day cruising.

John was on the helm all day so it gave Sue, Craig and myself a chance to brush up on our locking skills.

March 08

The Easter weekend we take The Maisibert for a cruise on the Cauldon Canal

On the way back I manage to get the boat stuck in the mud, Hilary loses her temper and decides to walk to the next lock which turns out to be four miles away.
At one of the following locks we pick up a wheel complete with tyre and tube on the prop, so after this has been cut free we complete the journey in the darkness with the aid of Nav. lights.

March 08

We start the journey back

March 08

Careful mind the paint work.

March 08

We make it to The Plume of Feathers in Barlaston.

March 08

Craig get his run through on the systems before we set out on our first trip.

March 08

The end of a great weekend to celebrate the launch of The Maisibert

March 08

A floral tribute to Mum and Dad for the boat is named in their memory

March 08

Phew she floats and the Champagne flows

March 08

We will soon know.

March 08

Will she sink or will she swim

March 08

The Maisibert starts out on her travels again.